When to go · Managua
Managua in December
Great month. Inside Managua's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Nicaragua overall
- Prices
- High
- Nicaragua overall
Verdict
Inside Managua's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
Is another month better than December?
No other month rates higher than December for Managua in this guide.
Weather in December
- ManaguaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 8 days
- Pacific lowlands, Nicaragua · Granada, León, Managua, Ometepe, San Juan del Surbest weather
Dry and breezy December–April; León is one of the hottest cities in the region in April (36 °C (97 °F)+). A drier spell (canícula) often breaks the rains in July–August.Dry and breezy December–April; León is one of the hottest cities in the region in April (97 °F (36 °C)+). A drier spell (canícula) often breaks the rains in July–August.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nicaragua overall
- High
- Prices · Nicaragua overall
- High
Nicaragua overall: Dry and cool evenings; Purísima (7–8 Dec) and Christmas crowds.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Managua, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Dec: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Dec: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 8 (better)
Jan: 9
Crowds
Dec: High
Jan: High
Prices
Dec: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Jan: 0
December: Inside Managua's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
January: Inside Managua's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
Managua: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen